Baby Short-Sleeve Bodysuit, Summer Unisex Romper

A plain short-sleeve bodysuit is the most useful thing in a baby wardrobe, because it works alone in summer and under everything else the rest of the year. This unisex cut is designed to be exactly that: unremarkable and constantly in use.

Why plain works hardest

• Unisex cut and colouring that suits a boy or a girl and passes down easily
• Short sleeves that layer cleanly under a long-sleeve top without bunching
• Popper fastening at the legs for quick changes
• Plain enough to go under anything without showing through
• Cheap enough to own several without thinking about it

Most parents underestimate how many of these they need. Wash cool with similar colours, and dry on low heat to keep the fit true, since hot drying is what shrinks a bodysuit into an unusable size.

Quick answers

Is it a base layer or an outfit? Both. Alone in summer, underneath in winter, which is why plain bodysuits get the most wear of anything.

Does unisex mean plain? In this case yes, and deliberately. It makes the garment more useful, not less.

How many should I buy? More than feels sensible. Changes happen unpredictably and often several times a day.